In the face of climate change, and mass extinctions of birds and other animals, the voters of Provincetown must reject Article 19 so our community can focus on imagining more ecologically friendly ideas for affordable housing.

Undeveloped land is 'natural infrastructure' that prevents flooding and other impacts of increasingly common severe weather events.

I sing the praises of the lowly Sand Jointweed (Polygonella articulata), which grows primarily in the sandy “Site Y” area north of the Old Colony Nature Trail, in the East End of Provincetown, where my dog and I hike every day.  It is lowly- just a few inches tall- and almost always recumbent (I love that word, a word that sounds like what it is, like “hummock”) or absolutely prostrate (another great word) on the sand. 

After 51 Earth Days, we finally have a president who sets a bold vision for open space conservation in the United States. Acknowledging the importance of preserving natural areas as a mitigation strategy for climate change, President Biden’s 30 x 30 initiative seeks multi-level cooperation to set aside 30% of the nation’s land and waters as conserved lands by 2030.

A toast to individuals and whole families who Would, who have voluntarily stayed the hand of development from their property, often at substantial opportunity cost and protected for the enjoyment of future generations.

Who is not a fan of nature trails? They provide an opportunity to connect with the natural world, to see, hear, smell and touch the glories of nature, and be surrounded by them.

The pitch pine is the signature tree of Cape Cod, growing in dry, barren areas, even in the white sands of a beach. Any tree that can fill this role in nature has my admiration.